My neighbor's next door moved in about 6 months ago. I speak with them all of the time, our kids play, and we see them all of the time. They also talk to 2 other people on our street that they have made friends with. We are friends with one of the couples...the other we are just accquaintences with. We have had them over for dinner not to long ago,they showed up late and didn't seem appreciative. The other evening we were out having dinner as a family on our deck and they had the 2 couples over for dinner(right next door so of course we noticed), no invite to us and they don't like anyone else on the street. I am offended and have hurt feelings, I also see this as they must not like us even though they act like it. How awkward. What is the etiquitte of dealing with this situation?
2007-07-20 16:10:06 · 6 answers · asked by karen l 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
First of all. YOU should NOT be offended. they have every right to invite whom they choose to their home . as they are new to the neighborhood they are obviously trying to make friends with everyone. Don't take this situation personal, you just met them your selves a few months ago. Invite them over for coffee and cake and make no reference to the fact that you were not included in their dinner party. it's none of your business.
2007-07-20 16:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the high road. You do not know if it was a spur of the moment invitation or if one couple was invited and the other just showed up to visit.
Remember, they are your neighbors and nothing is worse than having a bad relationship with someone living so close. Be cordial, say hello and smile when you see them and of course don't involve your children.
2007-07-20 16:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The etiquette is to live and let live. You should not feel slighted in the least. Your neighbors have a right to their privacy, even though you can see their property.
Just continue to be friendly. Invite them over again if you like.
2007-07-20 16:39:23 · answer #3 · answered by amazingly intelligent 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do no longer embarass your self or berate your acquaintances for no longer inviting you. have self assurance me that in the time of basic terms makes concerns worse, if your acquaintances do no longer prefer to get to be attentive to you greater suited than think of of it as their loss. perhaps they do unlike you as lots because of the fact the different 2 couples that's ridiculous of direction because of the fact what i've got inferred from this passage is which you have have been given been an above hardship-free neighbor. as quickly as returned don't sense undesirable, yet once you're able to communicate on your acquaintances. do no longer impose and flow banging on the door, in case you spot them out on an identical time as your disposing of the trash or something of the form ask them then.
2016-10-19 06:25:49 · answer #4 · answered by latassa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be offended too. Just ignore it and continue to be friendly to them; you don't have to ever invite them over but just be your usual friendly self, after all your children play together.
2007-07-20 17:00:35 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confront them. it will through them off gaurd.most people keep it in and just go on living life like nothing happend.but if you confront them and tell them how you feel.they might get a diffrent perpective of you and mabe you'll be closer friends then ever.or mabe its just a missunderstanding.
2007-07-20 16:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by zzzzply8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋